Import/export HS code 21021039: Various active yeasts
Other types of active yeasts not specified elsewhere
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 30,888,172 |
| Romania | 229,344 |
| Finland | 185,666 |
| Ireland | 94,597 |
| Turkey | 92,677 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 15,505,120 | 15,383,052 | -122,068 |
| Romania | 111,634 | 117,710 | +6,076 |
| Finland | 95,182 | 90,484 | -4,698 |
| Ireland | 91,283 | 3,314 | -87,969 |
| Turkey | 17,644 | 75,033 | +57,389 |
| France | 17,621 | 31,521 | +13,900 |
| Poland | 19,187 | 28,736 | +9,549 |
| Italy | 27,260 | 0 | -27,260 |
| Israel | 0 | 15,638 | +15,638 |
| Germany | 3,101 | 6,738 | +3,637 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 29,285,231 |
| France | 602,648 |
| Romania | 230,466 |
| Turkey | 92,677 |
| Poland | 49,252 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 14,723,118 | 14,562,113 | -161,005 |
| France | 281,037 | 321,611 | +40,574 |
| Romania | 112,756 | 117,710 | +4,954 |
| Turkey | 17,644 | 75,033 | +57,389 |
| Poland | 20,516 | 28,736 | +8,220 |
| Italy | 27,260 | 0 | -27,260 |
| Israel | 0 | 15,638 | +15,638 |
| Germany | 3,101 | 6,738 | +3,637 |
| Canada | 0 | 3,084 | +3,084 |
| Iraq | 0 | 2,991 | +2,991 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,165,638 |
| Other | 1,327,247 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 160,763 |
| Air transport | 964 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,122,655 | 15,042,983 | -79,672 |
| Other | 702,600 | 624,647 | -77,953 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,011 | 93,752 | +26,741 |
| Air transport | 0 | 964 | +964 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 15,030,811 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,587,709 |
| Hull | 5,355,294 |
| 000 | 1,327,247 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 156,411 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 7,176,445 | 7,854,366 | +677,921 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,994,221 | 4,593,488 | -400,733 |
| Hull | 2,832,313 | 2,522,981 | -309,332 |
| 000 | 702,600 | 624,647 | -77,953 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 107,926 | 48,485 | -59,441 |
| Felixstowe | 17,644 | 79,601 | +61,957 |
| London | 52,817 | 0 | -52,817 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 23,663 | +23,663 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 9,120 | +9,120 |
| Killingholme | 8,300 | 0 | -8,300 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LESAFFRE UK AND IRELAND LIMITED | 52 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 45 |
| ABIKER LIMITED | 16 |
| NETWORK FOOD DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 13 |
| DOMSON LTD | 11 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 11 |
| DENAR LIMITED | 10 |
| ROMANIAN PRODUCTS CASH&CARRY LIMITED | 10 |
| THE POLISH BAKER LIMITED | 10 |
| THE POLISH BAKERY LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,691,451 |
| Belgium | 3,376,857 |
| France | 122,668 |
| Japan | 43,992 |
| Canada | 4,368 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,302,136 | 2,389,315 | +87,179 |
| Belgium | 1,942,416 | 1,434,441 | -507,975 |
| France | 0 | 122,668 | +122,668 |
| Japan | 29,328 | 14,664 | -14,664 |
| Canada | 4,368 | 0 | -4,368 |
| India | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 227,908 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 226,018 | 1,890 | -224,128 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,176,738 |
| Other | 924,238 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 133,992 |
| Air transport | 5,368 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,689,220 | 3,487,518 | -201,702 |
| Other | 515,332 | 408,906 | -106,426 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,328 | 64,664 | -4,664 |
| Air transport | 4,368 | 1,000 | -3,368 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 3,546,687 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,498,652 |
| 000 | 924,238 |
| Liverpool Docks | 217,505 |
| Felixstowe | 43,992 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,616,278 | 1,930,409 | +314,131 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,941,543 | 1,557,109 | -384,434 |
| 000 | 515,332 | 408,906 | -106,426 |
| Liverpool Docks | 167,505 | 50,000 | -117,505 |
| Felixstowe | 29,328 | 14,664 | -14,664 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,368 | 1,000 | -3,368 |
| Fishguard | 3,021 | 0 | -3,021 |
| Hull | 873 | 0 | -873 |
Quick facts
HS code: 21021039
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of active yeasts not specified elsewhere